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Rising superpower accused of 'reckless' action in disputed sea
Chinese coast guard ships hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons in the latest South China Sea confrontation.
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Two dead after birthday party brawl in New Zealand
A 29-year-old man is set to appear in a local court on New Zealand's North Island today after a mass brawl left two dead.
France raises terrorist attack alert to its highest level after Moscow massacre
The move comes three months before Paris hosts the Olympic Games.
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Moscow terror attack suspects appear in court
The death toll passed 130 as President Vladimir Putin continues to insist Ukraine had a hand in the massacre.
Terror attack
Search for girl who fell into Pennsylvania creek now a recovery mission
The search for a 6-year-old girl who was swept away in a rain-swollen southeastern Pennsylvania creek has become a recovery mission rather than a rescue mission, authorities say.
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Jets scrambled after Russian missile enters NATO airspace
Alliance member Poland said it would demand an explanation from the Russian ambassador.
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Mountain lion mauls man to death in the US
The victim's brother suffered serious injuries in the first attack of its kind in two decades.
World
Trump has a day to find half a billion dollars. This is what happens next
The former president is still scratching around to cover the $US454 million dollar bond imposed by New York.
World
Pope Francis skips homily at Palm Sunday Mass in rare move
The service marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred week in the church's calendar.
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Families still don't know if loved ones alive after Russia attack
Events at cultural institutions were cancelled, flags were lowered, and TV entertainment and ads were suspended.
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Brazil soccer chief says rape convictions ends 'nefarious chapter'
"It is embarrassing that an athlete feels comfortable to commit such perversity as if all he achieved through sport will stop him from being punished," the chief said.
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Kyiv denies involvement in Moscow terror attack as death toll climbs
Four suspects have been arrested after they were caught fleeing to Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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Russia detains suspects as death toll from Moscow concert hall attack continues to rise
Russian authorities detained 11 people, state media reported on Saturday, after gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow in a grisly attack that left at over 130 people dead.
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Deaths of old dog walker, 'kindly old man' linked to escaped prisoner
US authorities have said they believe the deaths of an 83-year-old man who was walking his dogs and a 72-year-old man who lived in a remote cabin are connected to the escape of an Idaho white supremacist prison gang member.
World
Italy's prime minister seeks compensation over deepfake porn images
Giorgia Meloni has been asked to testify in court in the trial of two men who are accused of making deepfake pornographic images using her face.
Italy
Sabalenka embraces best friend on court after death of ex-partner
How the UK press reacted to Kate's cancer announcement
The Princess of Wales' shock announcement that she is receiving preventative chemotherapy for cancer made headlines around the world, but nowhere more so than in the United Kingdom.
Royals
World leaders react to Princess of Wales' announcement that she has cancer
Messages of support for Catherine, the Princess of Wales have been voiced from across the world.
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WATCH: Kate statement in full
Full statement: Princess of Wales announces chemotherapy for cancer
Catherine said "I am well and getting stronger every day".
Kate MiddletonPrincess of Wales undergoing chemotherapy for cancer
Catherine released a personal video message saying it has been "an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family".
Kate Middleton
Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The vote in the 15-member United Nations Security Council was 11 members in favour, three against and one abstention.
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Dozens of refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat
An Indonesian search and rescue ship on Thursday located a capsized wooden boat that had been carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees.
World
Man arrested after hidden camera found in Starbucks bathroom in US
Police say more than 90 people were filmed, while a trove of guns was allegedly found at the man's house.
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England's largest gold nugget goes to auction
A treasure hunter unearthed the object despite battling faulty equipment.
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Doctors transplant pig kidney into human in world-first
The four-hour surgery was performed Saturday at Massachusetts General Hospital, which was also the first hospital to perform a kidney transplant in 1954.
health
Thousands more jailed in 'world's most criticised prison'
More than 78,000 suspects in El Salvador are now being held under the government's crackdown on criminal gangs.
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New York authorities move to seize Donald Trump assets
The attorney general's office has filed judgments to try to confiscate the former US president's golf course and private estate.
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'Drunk' couple arrested after passing out on US beach with kids in pool
Police claim a 27-year-old man tried to flee before falling onto the ground and losing consciousness.
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Prince Harry says tabloids intercepted phone calls of Royal Family
His mother, the late Princess Diana, and his father, now King Charles III were targeted, lawyers for the Prince alleged.
Royals
US reveals Gaza ceasefire proposal
The US has submitted a proposal to the United Nations that could see a pause in the deadly conflict.
War
As Kristel uploaded happy snaps from paradise, her baby was starving to death
"The pain and suffering Jailyn endured lasted not only hours, not days, but possibly even a week."
World
German parliament welcomes its first deaf lawmaker
The German parliament welcomed its first deaf lawmaker, who took her place in a moment that the house's speaker described as historic.
World
New Zealand slips into its second recession in 18 months as economy contracts
The country's economy shrank by 0.1% in the quarter to December, and 0.7% in per capita terms.
New Zealand
German woman loses appeal of 14-year sentence for letting enslaved girl die
A German federal court has rejected a woman's appeal of her 14-year sentence for allowing a 5-year-old Yazidi girl she and her husband enslaved when they were members of the Islamic State group in Iraq to die of thirst in the sun.
Iraq
First images captured inside melted Fukushima reactor
Officials were unable to tell what was nuclear waste, and what was simply twisted metal.
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Luxury goods company sued over sales of its exclusive Birkin bags
Two Americans brought the court action against Hermes, claiming customers had to show a record of spending their money with the company before being allowed to purchase the bags.
luxury
Julian Assange lawyers held talks with US officials over plea deal
The WikiLeaks founder may soon have to face the US justice system and charges under the Espionage Act after years of him fighting extradition.
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Haiti prison set alight in fresh outbreak of violence as US evacuates citizens
The impoverished Caribbean nation is in the grips of an unfolding political and humanitarian crisis, with violence and bloodshed taking over the streets and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
World
The world's most polluted countries
More than a billion people from one region of Earth risk dying years earlier than they should due to foul air.
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Manhunt for Idaho inmate sprung from custody in early morning ambush
A gunfight erupted during the attack that left three prison officers injured.
World
US politician's sister-in-law was drunk when she fatally drove into pond
Angela Chao, a shipping industry CEO and sister-in-law to US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was intoxicated when she drove into a pond and died last month in Texas.
USA
New Banksy mural defaced in London
Shortly after the elusive street artist laid claim to the work online, it had a new addition.
World
Sabalenka shares new detail on 'unthinkable tragedy' after shock death
World No.2 tennis superstar Aryna Sabalenka has paid tribute to her former partner after his shock death on Tuesday.
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World's happiest country revealed in global survey
The World Happiness Report has revealed the happiest places on Earth - and yes, Australia's in there.
World
Chemical tanker capsizes off Japan, killing eight people
The ship was completely overturned by the time rescuers arrived at the scene
disasters
A New York man's pet alligator was seized after 30 years. Now, he wants Albert back
The owner of an alligator recently seized by conservation officers in New York is fighting for its return, saying it is a gentle giant that's no danger to anyone.
animals
Mystery of sunken vessel spotted off Florida in 1993 solved
The ship has been identified as an inadvertent casualty of a war between Britain and Spain centuries ago.
archaeology
Girlfriend killer to be executed amid intellectually disabled claims
A Georgia man convicted of killing his former girlfriend three decades ago is scheduled to be put to death in what would be the state's first execution in more than four years.
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